up for

idiom

1

informal : wanting to have or do (something)

I'm up for some Chinese food.

Are you up for watching a movie?

We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?

2

—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision

His proposal is up for consideration.

She is up for reelection next year.

3

—used to say that something is available to be bought

Our house is up for sale.

items that are up for auction

4

: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)

He was up for armed robbery.

Examples of up for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Facing a backlash over his appearance in the Epstein files, prominent entertainment and sports agent Casey Wasserman put his talent agency up for sale Friday. —Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026

Kroger plans a glow-up for one of its metro Atlanta stores. —Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026

But Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa, who is not up for reelection this year, argued city voters will make the final determination on term limits in August. —Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026

Moy confirmed that Anheuser-Busch's Budweiser facility in Fairfield is currently up for sale. —Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for up for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore